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Welcome

The City of Empire is a growing city on the southeast edge of the Twin Cities urbanized area, home to the Whitetail Woods Regional County Park
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Public Works Rental

The rental area of the Public Works building faces Vermillion River Trail. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis
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Public Notices

Notices will be posted at Empire City Hall, 3385 197th Street W; Castle Rock Bank; and on the City's website

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Employment Opportunities

We welcome you as an applicant for employment with The City of Empire, and it's our policy to provide equal opportunity in employment
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AUAR Study Update

Learn more about plans for future growth in Empire, including important dates for community engagement in the AUAR planning process. 
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Empire Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Updates

Stay up to date on the development of the new citywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for Empire that is being developed throughout 2025!

Community Calendar

May 2025
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Exercise Class
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Yoga
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Planning Commission
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM to
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Exercise Class
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Yoga
Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Park and Recreation meeting
Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Monday, May 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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City Council
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Empire/Farmington Food Trucks
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Exercise Class
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Yoga
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Planning Commission
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM to
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Exercise Class
Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Yoga
Monday, May 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, May 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Park and Recreation meeting
Monday, May 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Monday, May 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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City Council
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Exercise Class
Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Yoga

May
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Yoga

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